2026 Postmortem Research in Dementia Workshop

A Two-Day Forum at the Intersection of In Vivo Neuroimaging and Postmortem Neuropathology! ⬇️Click "Read More" below for full details.
About this Event

We are pleased to announce the 5th International Conference on Aging and Disease: 2026 Postmortem Research in Dementia Workshop, a unique two-day forum convening researchers, clinicians, and trainees as well as forensic pathologists and medical examiners at the intersection of in vivo neuroimaging and postmortem neuropathology. Hosted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine in partnership with the International Society on Aging and Disease, this workshop will take place at NYU Langone Health in New York City on August 13–14, 2026. It will feature innovative tools and resources for integrating postmortem insights with in vivo imaging research in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The confirmed speakers for the workshop have been announced in addition to a tentative program schedule--Scroll below to find out more!

Theme of the Workshop

The two-day program features scientific sessions on the following critical topics:

• Recent in vivo clinical and neuroimaging breakthroughs in dementia (past 5 years).
• Neuropathology insights across dementia subtypes and medicolegal contexts.
• Advanced ex vivo imaging: optimized protocols, tools, and quality control.
• Advanced histology methods and brain tissue processing/analysis.
• In vivo & postmortem research cross-modal integration in TBI and other dementias.
• Normal vs. pathological aging: Trajectories, biomarkers, and dementia signatures.
• Tools & resources for dementia research/education: digital autopsy & image library.
• ARIA insights: Leveraging postmortem evidence to guide therapeutic strategies.
• Expert panels highlighting critical gaps, evolving priorities, & future of the field.

For Early-Career Investigators and Trainees

This workshop offers exceptional opportunities for professional development:

• Three oral sessions and two poster sessions to showcase your research
• In-person interactions and networking with leading experts
• Competitive Travel Awards and Young Investigator Awards to support your participation

Early Bird Registration

From now until July 5th, 2026 Early Bird registration is $600 for faculty and $200 for students, postdocs, and trainees. After the Early Bird period, prices will increase to $700 for faculty and $250 for students, postdocs, and trainees. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, two coffee breaks per day, dinner for two nights, and workshop program materials.

Announcing Our 2026 Postmortem Research in Dementia Workshop Speakers!

Additional Information

Please contact the Organizing Committee at [email protected] if you have any questions. We encourage you to attend and to share this announcement across your laboratories and institutions, particularly with colleagues working on aging and AD/ADRD.

Adknowledgements

This workshop is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) R13 NS149699 grant and is hosted by NYU Langone Health in collaboration with the International Society on Aging and Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania.